Undervalued Quarterbacks and Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2024 Drafts
The 2023 fantasy football season tossed quite a few curveballs our way, especially for those who staked their fantasy football hopes on quarterbacks. Icons like Justin Herbert, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson, Anthony Richardson, and Daniel Jones all saw their seasons end prematurely. At the same time, stud quarterback Kyler Murray spent most of […]
Tight Ends to Target in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II
The tight end position has been a wasteland for the past few years. We had our top-three guys and then it seemed as though everyone else was the same. TE6 was the same as TE18. While that's not entirely true, in terms of impacting the wins and loss column, it's probably not much of an […]
Should I Draft Quentin Johnston? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024
When should I draft a certain player in fantasy football? That's a question often asked in the pre-draft process as fantasy managers attempt to build a league-winning roster. This is not one of those times. The question today is whether you should draft Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston at all, one season removed […]
Updated Wide Receiver Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)
The 2024 fantasy football season is right around the corner, and the wide receiver spot has never been deeper. As the NFL continues to become pass-happier with each season, many fantasy managers have shifted toward a "Zero-RB" approach. However, there are still mid-round and late-round wide receiver sleepers to target, and we're here to help […]
When Is Jahmyr Gibbs Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs ensured that the 12th overall selection used by the Detroit Lions last year was a good bet. The former Alabama standout finished his rookie season with 182 carries for 945 yards and ten touchdowns. He also added 52 catches for 316 receiving yards and a touchdown. Amazingly, he accumulated those numbers […]
Fantasy Football Players Set To Outperform Their ADP At WR In 2024
Hitting on undervalued players and breakouts in your fantasy football draft is often what can propel your team to the promised land. Every year, fantasy players are enamored by the certified studs and late-round sleepers. The middle rounds can go overlooked, but these players can provide immense value to your team. After all, not every […]
Haason Reddick Requests Trade
New York Jets All-Pro pass-rusher Haason Reddick, who is holding out still at training camp, has informed the team that he wants to be traded, according to multiple sources. Reddick has yet to play for the Jets after being acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade back in March. The 29-year-old pass-rusher has a […]
Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Wide Receivers Set To Bust In Fantasy Football
Rookies and young wide receivers need time to develop. Going from college to the NFL is a big adjustment for many players, and wideouts need time to get accustomed to it. For some players, it takes just a couple of weeks. For others, it could take some time. Justin Jefferson only needed two weeks before […]
Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receivers for 2024 Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - August Updates
The onset of training camps and preseason matchups have served as reminders that the regular season is rapidly approaching. Participation in drafts has also accelerated significantly, as many of you are assembling teams in multiple formats. This escalation in the momentum of draft season will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are […]
Quarterbacks to Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II
Fantasy managers should always be on the look-out for a good deal. Sometimes, fantasy managers can get too caught in who they're drafting, that they forgot to examine the cost of acquisition. When it comes to our fantasy drafts, we only have so many draft picks. If you're in an auction draft, you only have […]
Braelon Allen Impresses Robert Saleh In Preseason Debut
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh expressed his enthusiasm for the running back room, noting its significant improvement since his first year with the team. He described rookie Braelon Allen as a "very heavy runner," mentioning that it's "painful" for other players to try to tackle him. Allen, starting in place of the sidelined […]
MarShawn Lloyd, Braelon Allen, Ray Davis – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
The biggest mistake first-time fantasy football players make is not preparing for the entire draft. Many will focus on the first few rounds, sweating over who to take with their top draft picks. However, fantasy football leagues are won in the double-digit rounds. Furthermore, most No. 2 running backs on an NFL team’s depth chart […]
Every Running Back With Overall RB1 Upside for Fantasy Football - Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, more
For many years, finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football managers everywhere. With the NFL limiting running back workloads, finding elite rushers is getting harder with each passing year. Nonetheless, it’s still imperative that you find a top-end back if you want to win your league’s title. While there are […]
Fantasy Football Quarterback Superflex (2QB) Targets and Sleepers for 2024 Drafts
Diving into a Superflex fantasy football league? Buckle up, because this isn’t your standard fantasy format. In Superflex, quarterbacks vanish from the draft board like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, often with as many as six QBs swooped up in the first round alone. This level of scarcity is a game-changer, pushing the value of […]
Kyren Williams vs. Jonathan Taylor – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?
While Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, and Bijan Robinson are the only running backs with a consensus first-round ADP this year, fantasy players can find outstanding options in the second round. There are four second-round running backs that are borderline first-round selections, especially in non-PPR scoring – Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Kyren Williams. […]
Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Joshua Palmer – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?
The NFL has turned into a pass-happy league. With the use of more three wide receiver sets, many fantasy football leagues have added a third wide receiver spot to their starting lineup. Fantasy players can land talented pass catchers in the middle rounds of their draft, as the league has never been deeper at the […]
Must Avoids: Big-Name Fantasy Football Players To Fade - Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, Keenan Allen, more
Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football manager who reads RotoBaller articles all off-season or a rookie to the real world of fake football, there are a handful of names that everybody knows. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are arguably the most famous players in the league today. You were disappointed if you selected those […]
Jason Brownlee Fighting For Roster Spot
New York Jets wide receiver Jason Brownlee isn't a lock to make the 53-man roster but can help his cause by performing well in Week 1 of the preseason, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Cimini notes that Brownlee had a slow start to camp but has started to trend in the right direction recently. […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 2) - Garrett Wilson, DeVonta Smith, Brandin Cooks, Ja'Lynn Polk, more
There are more receivers to buy than ever before. With NFL offenses passing the ball upwards of 60% of the time and running 11-personnel (three receiver sets) consistently over 75% of the time, the receiver pool has never been deeper. With so many names and options, there is bound to be players who fall through […]
Predicting the Top-3 Fantasy Football Players At Each Position - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlooks
When it comes to playing fantasy football, prognostication is extremely important. Yes, we as fantasy players are not correct as often as we'd like to think, but this is part of the game. As Hyman Roth once said in "The Godfather Part II," "This is the business we've chosen!" However, it's still an important exercise […]
Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Malachi Corley
The buzz around the NFL's 2024 rookie class has been building like a crescendo, and as we edge closer to the kickoff of Week 1, the hype doesn’t seem to be taking a breather anytime soon. This surge in excitement isn’t just fan chatter -- it’s bolstered by the clarity brought on by the NFL […]
Eight RB2s To Avoid In 2024 - Fantasy Football Handcuff Busts
2023 saw some RB2s rise from the ashes and have great fantasy seasons. Players like Zack Moss came out of nowhere and became key assets for fantasy managers. But like always, many RB2s barely got any touches and had little to no fantasy value. This year, a bunch of star running backs changed their teams […]
How to Start a Fantasy Football League? Tips For Setting Up A Fantasy League
So, you've decided to dive into the world of fantasy football. Whether you're a seasoned manager or a fresh-faced rookie, the prospect of creating your own league is both thrilling and daunting. The stakes are high, the competition fierce, and the camaraderie invaluable. It's a journey that promises excitement and adventure. You must set up […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/09/2024)
Slowly but surely, the NFL is building up these slates; one game last Thursday, two last night, and now three games tonight. Tonight’s slate features well-known names who should get significant playing time. Justin Fields will start the game and get at least a little bit of run for the Steelers, while first-round pick Michael […]
Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth Walker III, Zamir White – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
The 2024 NFL season is less than six weeks away, meaning fantasy players are putting together their fantasy rankings. While Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs will be first-round picks in most fantasy football leagues, there are several other talented options for fantasy players at the running back position. Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth […]
Mike Williams "Further Ahead Than Anticipated"
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is "a lot further ahead than anticipated" after the team activated him off the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp on Wednesday. When Williams was asked how realistic it is for him to play in the Week 1 regular-season […]
Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan
The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]
How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks
Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 1) - Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Rashee Rice, more
With the evolving NFL game, the receiver position has become more and more important in fantasy football. In recent years, especially in 2024, we've seen a surge in ADPs for receivers. They're climbing up draft boards and are being selected earlier and earlier. Due to that, it has become more challenging to find good values, […]
Jets Sign Running Back Deon Jackson
The New York Jets have signed running back Deon Jackson while releasing wide receiver Hamze El-Zayat in a related move. Jackson, who worked out with the Texans in July but did not sign a contract, will now compete for a depth role in the Jets' backfield during training camp. A Duke product, Jackson signed with […]